Italy faced a 0-0 draw against Turkey in a pre-Euro 2024 warmup match, overshadowed by Ozan Kabak’s injury. Kabak, stretchered off with a knee injury, will likely miss the tournament. Italy’s Bryan Cristante saw the best chance with a near miss in the first half, while Mateo Retegui wasted an overhead kick opportunity.
Portugal, without Cristiano Ronaldo, defeated Finland 4-2, with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice. Austria secured a 2-1 victory over Serbia, with Patrick Wimmer and Christoph Baumgartner on the scoresheet. In another match, Hungary’s 14-match unbeaten run was ended by Ireland in a surprise 2-1 win.
Meanwhile, Romania drew 0-0 with Bulgaria, Switzerland triumphed 4-0 over Estonia, and Slovenia beat Armenia 2-1. The upcoming Euro 2024 promises exciting matches as teams gear up for the competition. Italy, Portugal, Austria, and Ireland showcased their abilities in these friendly matches, setting the stage for an intense tournament ahead.